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RJ54 FGE

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,783 mi
Last recorded195,783 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 FGE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 195,783 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 182,605 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 154,006 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 140,004 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 108,379 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 108,379 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 89,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,043 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 63,032 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,372 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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RJ54 FGE is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 98,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ54 FGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ54 FGE registered?

RJ54 FGE is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is RJ54 FGE safe to buy?

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